Business Planning with IdeaBuddy
IdeaBuddy is an all-in-one business planning software that helps you turn your great idea into a successful business
RISE Collaborative has adopted IdeaBuddy as a business planning resource to share with the entrepreneurs who are actively engaged in RISE Collaborative’s training and events. To request access to IdeaBuddy through RISE Collaborative, please contact your Longwood Small Business Development Consultant or email hello@sovarise.com.
Getting Starting with IdeaBuddy
1. Watch the IdeaBuddy Basic Walkthrough video.
2. Login at https://ideabuddy.com/login
3. If it is your first time logging in, follow the pop-up instructions to get started with creating a new Idea Plan.
4. After you create and complete your Idea Plan, continue on to Financials and the Business Plan.
5. When you are ready, click Invite to add hello@sovarise.com as your Buddy. A member of our team will review your Business Plan and provide feedback you can choose to use as you continue developing your plan.
RISE Collaborative IdeaBuddy Coaches
Jacob Dolence
Director, Educational Innovation and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems
Longwood SBDC & Longwood University
Lauren Mathena
Regional Ecosystem Builder & Facilitator
MBC & SOVA Innovation Hub